Film
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Most popular actors born In New Zealand
Read more: Most popular actors born In New ZealandFamous for its breathtaking natural landscapes, wine, food, and Maori culture, New Zealand is on the bucket list of many travellers. But, these are just a few things that this beautiful country is famous for. New Zealand is home to some of our most beloved actors. Are you surprised? Check out the following list to…
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Russell Crowe Helps Honour Director Ridley Scott on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Read more: Russell Crowe Helps Honour Director Ridley Scott on Hollywood Walk of FameRussell Crowe, Jerry Bruckhiemer, Kristen Wiig, and Salma Hayek were among those who turned out to Hollywood Blvd recently to honour director Ridley Scott as he received his star in front of the historic Chinese Theatre on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Many of the guests, including Crowe, have good relationships with the 77 year…
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Film review: Slow West
Read more: Film review: Slow WestSlow West (2015, UK/US) 4 stars Our world is a harsh and cruel world. Certainly, it has beauty around every corner, and there’s also love and joy galore, but it’s difficult to escape the pure inhumanity. It’s that old chestnut about life being nasty, brutish, and short. It’s about trying desperately to avoid living a…
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Film Review: life imitates art in ‘Gemma Bovery’
Read more: Film Review: life imitates art in ‘Gemma Bovery’Based on the graphic novel by Posy Simmonds, “Gemma Bovery” follows Charlie Bovery and his wife, the titular Gemma, as they move from London to a small village near Rouen, in the north of France. There, they meet Martin (the baker), Valérie (the baker’s wife), Wizzy and Rankin (the insufferable bores), and Hervé (the young,…
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Film review: The Ground We Won
Read more: Film review: The Ground We WonThe Ground We Won (2015, NZ) 3½ stars There’s many different New Zealands in New Zealand. There’s those two perennial favourites of the politicians – “Mum and Dad New Zealand” and “Middle New Zealand.” There’s the New Zealand that enjoys brunch of a Saturday morning, who buys craft beers, who watches the occasional rugby match,…
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‘Testament of Youth’ A powerful memoir of British pacifist Vera Brittain
Read more: ‘Testament of Youth’ A powerful memoir of British pacifist Vera BrittainTestament of Youth (2014, UK) 4 stars When I was much younger, I read “Testament of Youth,” the memoir of British pacifist Vera Brittain. I was one of those children – the kind who is always called upon in class and called names in the playground. I thought the book was fascinating and deeply emotional,…
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Film review: Insurgent
Read more: Film review: InsurgentThere’s a fine line in cinema between originality, homage, and just being a bit of a copy-cat. There’s an equally fine line between a welcome addition of a new film to a particular genre, and adding another film to a genre that’s already over-stayed its welcome. We had The Hunger Games. We had Ender’s Game.…
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Still Life: an absolute gem of a film
Read more: Still Life: an absolute gem of a filmStill Life is an absolute gem of a film, says Michael Tarry. Read our review here… Death is a natural part of life – the only certainty we have, apart from taxes. We’re all going to die. We’re all going to shuffle off our mortal coils eventually. The only questions are when, and how, and…
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Film review: Charlotte Gainsbourg and Omar Sy in SAMBA
Read more: Film review: Charlotte Gainsbourg and Omar Sy in SAMBAI’ve lived all my life in New Zealand. Some might call that good fortune; others might say it’s grim beyond measure, and ask why haven’t I emigrated to live a better life abroad? I’d reply that I haven’t had to – New Zealand’s pretty good, and I’m well paid, and my house doesn’t leak. Not…
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Kathryn Wilson Cinderella slippers auctioned for Starship
Read more: Kathryn Wilson Cinderella slippers auctioned for StarshipKathryn Wilson Cinderella slippers are being auctioned for children’s hospital, Starship. Once upon a time in a faraway land, a pair of Kathryn Wilson shoes were magically embellished with Swarovski crystals thanks to the help of a fairy godmother. To celebrate the release of Disney’s Cinderella in cinemas nationwide March 26th, these beautiful Cinderella inspired…